You can organize a vacation in Italy yourself. Most likely, it will turn out to be much more comfortable and profitable in terms of money, and it will certainly be more interesting! But in order to have a good rest, you must prepare well. Those who do not know where to start an independent trip will be pleasantly surprised that there are not so many worries here.
Instructions
Step 1
Visa is the first concern for Russians wishing to travel to Italy. Even if you are traveling on a tour, you still need a visa. In order to get to Italy, you need a Schengen visa, and if you already have a sticker from any country from this agreement, then you will not have to get a new one. If you do not have a visa, then it is recommended to get it at the consulate or visa center of Italy. Collect the entire package of documents, a complete list of which can be found on the website of the country's visa center. If you prepare everything well (and this is not at all difficult), then you can safely count on a visa - Italy practically does not refuse tourists from Russia.
Step 2
Booking or renting a home is the next concern. If you want to live in a hotel where the staff will clean the room every day, but you may not have a kitchen at your disposal, then look for options on sites such as Booking.com. For those who value independence and comfort, renting an apartment is suitable. Here, everything is a little more complicated, since there are a lot of resources offering apartments. The good thing about apartments is that you will have a whole apartment with a kitchen at your disposal; they are also usually much cheaper than hotels of a similar class. But if you need accommodation booking for a visa, then getting confirmation that you are renting an apartment can be more difficult.
Step 3
Flights to Italy is another concern of the independent traveler. If you are planning your vacation ahead of time, it is recommended to subscribe to the Alitalia newsletter, as they often have various promotions and sales, including those in the Russian direction. Newsletter subscribers can count on special coupons for which you can get a substantial discount of one or two thousand rubles. In general, the destination is quite “hot”, and you can usually fly to Italy inexpensively, even buying tickets at the last moment in high season. Air tickets will also come in handy for a visa if you are making one.
Step 4
Be sure to check the weather forecast and general climatic conditions for the month of your trip. It happens that tourists from Russia do not take warm clothes with them, because they think that it is always summer in the south of Europe, but it also happens that the luggage of tourists is full of sweaters and sweaters, which never once had a chance to wear during the whole vacation.
Step 5
Public transport in Italy is quite well developed. You can travel around the country by trains and buses. Train stations are usually located in city centers. Trains, as a rule, are 2-3 times more expensive than buses, but bus stations are often difficult to find, so it is recommended to arrive at the bus stations a little in advance. Also, in some places, sea transport is developed, it may be cheaper than overland transport. If you decide to travel around the country using a car, do not forget that all autobahns in Italy are toll. When you are traveling alone or as a couple, even trains are often cheaper.
Step 6
Italian cuisine is one of the most famous in the world. Be sure to try the delicious pasta and pizza, these dishes in Italy are really much tastier than anywhere else in the world. The famous espresso is also better prepared in this country than in the rest of Europe. Homemade cheese, delicious Italian wines, fresh fruits: you can seriously fear one thing - that you will have problems with a difficult choice of dishes! Be sure to stop by pastry for some delicious tiny cakes and other Italian desserts.
